1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

To start off, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle (67 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.

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